Law Offices of Craig S. Miller (formerly Weisberg & Miller) · 2 weeks ago
Attorney – Estate & Trust, Landlord–Tenant, Commercial Litigation
Mill Valley, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expLaw Offices of Craig S. Miller is a small, established Bay Area law firm serving clients primarily in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties. They are seeking a California-licensed Attorney to handle estate and trust, commercial litigation, and landlord-tenant matters, managing cases independently while collaborating with partners and staff.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Prepare and file petitions, probate matters, and trust-related actions in the Probate Divisions of Bay Area superior courts (including familiarity with each court’s local rules, examiner notes, and tentative rulings process)
Advise clients on estate planning matters and draft California-compliant wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents
Represent fiduciaries and beneficiaries in disputes, including accountings, trust contests, surcharge actions, and elder financial abuse claims
Represent landlords and/or tenants in unlawful detainers, lease disputes, habitability claims, and negotiations
Draft and review Bay Area–compliant residential and commercial lease documents and notices
Navigate local ordinance frameworks such as: San Francisco Rent Ordinance, San Mateo County tenant protections, and Marin County housing/relocation rules (as applicable)
Litigate and handle unlawful detainer matters in Bay Area superior courts
Manage cases from intake through trial, focusing on civil litigation arising in Bay Area superior courts
Draft pleadings, law and motion work, and discovery under the California Code of Civil Procedure and relevant local rules
Conduct depositions, mediations, MSCs, and appear for hearings (remote and in-person) as required
Support trial preparation and courtroom proceedings
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active California Bar membership in good standing
5–7 years of relevant experience; experience across multiple listed practice areas is a strong plus
Familiarity with the local procedures, filing systems, and court cultures of Bay Area superior courts
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Excellent client-management and communication abilities
Ability to manage a diverse caseload and work efficiently in a small-firm environment
Preferred
Experience with courtroom appearances, settlement conferences, and probate examiner interactions preferred
Benefits
A collegial, flexible, and supportive work environment.
Significant attorney autonomy with opportunities for professional growth.
Company
Law Offices of Craig S. Miller (formerly Weisberg & Miller)
We specialize in Civil Litigation with a significant focus on the areas of Business Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, all aspects of Real Estate Litigation, Landlord-Tenant Litigation, Premises Liability, and Personal Injury matters.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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